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Judy Drye, left, prepares to checkout at James Super Save Foods, as Dean Lott completes her purchase with Debbie Thompson. Customers and employees have been required to wear a mask since Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s executive order, which has been in effect since Monday, July 20.
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Sales tax steady State sales tax on Nov. ballot By Jeri Borst
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After two months of lost revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic, sales tax in Polk County has begun generating income. Taxes collected in April, which were generated with purchases in March, were down $2,308.68 from last year. However, after stay at home orders were lifted, sales tax revenue picked up. June purchases equated to $152,123.34 in July’s collected sales tax, which is $29,269.81 more than
the amount collected in the same month last year. “Though I don’t get a break down of how people are spending their money, I assume people are spending their money at home,” Tanya Fretz, Polk County Treasurer, said. “I think people are not going out of town as often and are spending locally.” County Judge Brandon Ellison said he thinks sales tax is fairing well, but said he continues to monitor the revenue stream. “With the virus we were concerned
about revenue loss, but it has done well over all,” he said, noting online sales were having an effect on tax revenue. “Last legislative session, there was a marketplace fairness bill to collect internet sales tax and deliver locally,” he said. “I think that was a critical measure to enact.” Sales tax in Polk County is 8.5 percent, with 6.5 of that being state sales tax. Inside city limits, sales tax is higher and includes an Advertising SALES TAX CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
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This week, our country firmative mental health services and linguistically celebrates the 30th anniverappropriate mental health sary of the most sweeping services to a client in the civil rights legislation ever client’s primary commuenacted for people with disnication method. It also abilities. states the Division of AgOn July 26, 1990, Presing, Adult and Behavioral ident George H.W. Bush Health Services of DHS signed the Americans with shall do the same. The diDisabilities Act. Banning vision is also instructed to Representative discrimination on the basis John Maddox employ a coordinator to enof disability in employment, sure linguistically appropriate mental places of public accommodation, pubhealth services are available and acceslic services, transportation, and telesible statewide. communications, the ADA ushered In addition, the House and Senate in a new era of opportunity for people recently added closed captioning to with disabilities by formalizing equity our video streaming services. and inclusiveness as federal standards. As the ADA turns 30, we reflect on The Centers for Disease Control the progress made for Americans with and Prevention (CDC) estimates that disabilities and the work that has yet to 1 in 4 adults in the United States has be done. Although labor-force-parsome type of disability. In Arkansas, ticipation and employment rates for that number climbs to 1 in 3. those with disabilities are higher now In 2019, the Arkansas General Asthan they were in 1990, they still lag far sembly passed a number of bills conbehind the employment data for peocerning disabilities. ple without disabilities. Act 59 amends the Achieving a BetThe ADA’s legacy continues to proter Life Experience Program. This pro- tect the rights of the millions of Amergram allows Arkansans with disabili- icans living with a disability. While ties to save up to $15,000 in an account some stigma surrounding those with without affecting eligibility for many disabilities remains even 30 years later, public benefits. Act 59 ensures that today we celebrate the progress made in the event of a death, the money in toward the full inclusion of people that savings account cannot be seized with disabilities. by Medicaid but can instead be transferred to a designated beneficiary. MILES CONSTRUCTION Act 825 allows individuals to de& HANDYMAN SERVICE duct up to $5,000 in contributions to OWNER - JASON MILES the Achieving a Better Life Experience Program. *Free Estimates* We also passed legislation address“We’ll go the extra mile for you!” ing mental health for individuals who * Custom Homes are deaf or hard of hearing. * Remodels Act 664 created the Mental Health * Window Replacement for Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard * Additions of Hearing Bill of Rights Act. This leg* Vinyl Siding islation states a certified mental health 479-216-3072 professional shall offer culturally af-
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Reflections from History and Faith America’s Song of Remembrance
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How many of us have attended funerals or memorial services for an American veteran and, at the end, heard that sobering reminder of the commitment to duty, honor and country given at the altar of freedom? Taps is among the most American of traditions in honoring those who payed the ultimate price for freedom. Having played Taps many times, I know it to be very simple (only 4 different notes and 24 total notes) but also among the most musically challenging of songs to do appropriately well. However, this simplicity is at the core of its capacity to convey its profound and eternal message; a message which evokes a depth of emotion which penetrates the soul and resonates with the patriotic legacy of those for whom it honors and the patriotic spirit of those who are honoring. This month marks the 158th anniversary of Taps, and so we shall take a closer look. Taps is actually a variation of a French bugle call known as the “Scott Tattoo” (signaling “lights out”) which was used in the U.S. from 1835 to 1860. The variation was arranged by Union Army Brigadier General Daniel Butterfield because he thought that the regular call for Lights Out was too formal. He wrote it to honor his men while in camp at Harrison’s Landing (now Berkeley Plantation), Virginia, following seven days of battle during the Peninsular Campaign where 600 men were killed and Butterfield himself was wounded. Butterfield’s bugler, Oliver W. Norton, was the first to play the new call in July 1862. Several days later Captain John C. Tidball, Battery A Commander, had the call played for a deceased soldier;
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the first time it was part of a military funeral. Within months both Union and Confederate forces were using it. In 1874 the call was officially recognized with the name “Taps” by the U.S. Army, and it became a standard component to U.S. military funerals in 1891. Since then, Taps has become America’s song of remembrance and is still played at thousands of ceremonies and services across the nation, including the 2,500 military wreath ceremonies each year at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The tune has also been known as “Butterfield’s Lullaby”, or by the first line of the lyric, “Day is Done.” While there are no official words to Taps, many lyrics have been written and there are several versions. This is among the most popular: “Day is done, gone the sun, From the hills, from the lake, From the skies. All is well, safely rest, God is nigh. “Go to sleep, peaceful sleep, May the soldier or sailor, God keep. On the land or the deep, Safe in sleep. Love, good night, Must thou go, When the day, And the night Need thee so? “All is well. Speedeth all To their rest. Fades the light; And afar Goeth day, And the stars Shineth bright, Fare thee well; Day has gone, Night is on. “Thanks and praise, For our days, ‘Neath the sun, ‘Neath the stars, ‘Neath the sky, As we go, This we know, God is nigh.” In the prayer of Chaplain (Colonel) Edward Brogan (USAF, Ret.) “Lord of our lives, our hope in death, we cannot listen to Taps without our souls stirring. Its plaintive notes are a prayer in music–of hope, of peace, of grief, of rest… Prepare us too, Lord, for our final bugle call when you summon us home! When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound and death will be no more.”
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ate needs for assistance. Quebedeaux said the $500,000 grant will be used It is critical If knowing is half for the machine ($80,000), to assist the battle, Mena RePPE and the majority of gional Health System hospitals that grant funds will be used to is positioning itself are working cover operational losses. to win the war on Quebedeaux said though hard to provide COVID-19 by purdiscussions of Baptist chasing a machine care in rural Health acquiring MRHS that will yeild test reArkansas and had occurred, the hospital sults in minutes, rathto vulnerable board decided to maintain er than days. populations. control over MRHS. “The PCR machine “We are in a good position has a high accuracy options are sometimes and is the same maWe believe the but discussed for planning chine they use at the state testing lab,” Jay funds will help purposes,” he said. “You althese ways want to look five years Quebedeaux, MRHS away from now, where will CEO, said. hospitals “It produces a rewe be and where do we weather the sult in 15 minutes. want to be. storm until Currently our testing “It really is a compliment method requires a conditions are to our hospital to have Bapnegative to be contist consider acquiring us.” back to near firmed by the state, Quebedeaux said the normal. which takes two to hospital has not exceeded three days,” he conits ICU capacity for inditinued. “It has been -Secretary of Commerce viduals being treated for Mike Preston a smooth process COVID-19. and we have no com“We are fairing very well plaints, but this machine will expe- and are prepared for a surge in casdite the results.” es, should that happen,” he said. The machine, which is expected to arrive in five weeks, was purchased with funds from a grant issued to 27 rural hospitals by the Arkansas Department of Commerce through the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s (AEDC) Community Development Block Grant program. Rural hospitals received grants in amounts ranging from $200,000 to 1102 Crestwood Circle $500,000. AEDC worked with the Mena, AR 71953 Arkansas Hospital Association and rural hospitals to identify immediBy Jeri Borst
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The following information was received from Polk County law enforcement agencies. The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts. Individuals charged and whose names appear in this column may submit documentation to us at a later date that the charges have been dismissed, or that they have been found innocent, and we will include that information in this space in a timely manner.
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT July 20, 2020 Report from complainant on Polk 68 near Cherry Hill of medication missing from a mailbox. Deputy responded. Report of the discovery of suspicious items on West Barton near Cove. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Report of a disturbance on Hwy 88E near Ink. Deputy responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. July 21, 2020 Report from complainant on Polk 28 near Hatfield of trespassing. Deputy responded. Report from complainant on Ouachita Circle near Mena of identity fraud. Report from complainant on Cherry Street near Mena of identity fraud. Report from complainant on Polk 419 near Potter of a disturbance. Deputy responded. Report from complainant on Polk 6 near Wickes of identity fraud. Report from complainant on Hwy 8W near Shady Grove of an unauthorized person on their property. Deputy responded. July 22, 2020 Report from complainant on Hwy 71S near Grannis of identity fraud. Report from complainant on Sweetgum Lane near Mena of identity fraud. Report from complainant on Polk Rd 7 near Wickes of identity fraud. Report of a phone stolen at a place of employment near Grannis. Report of two missing juveniles. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Buttercup Lane near Acorn of an assault. Deputy responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for
further consideration. Report from complainant on Bass Lane near Shady Grove of identity fraud. Report of damage to a van in a parking lot near Hatfield. Deputy responded. Investigation continues. Report of a structure fire on Polk Rd 76W near Acorn. Deputy responded. July 23, 2020 Report from complainant on Hwy 71N near Acorn of identity fraud. Report from complainant on Janssen Avenue near Mena of identity fraud. Report from complainant on Polk 61 near Board Camp of identity fraud. Report from complainant on Polk 616 near Dallas Valley of identity fraud. Report of an accident on Polk 38 near Hatfield led to the arrest of Thomas A. Quinn, 34, of Texarkana, Tx on a Charge of DWI and Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test. Report from complainant on Polk 18 near Vandervoort of paying for items to be delivered that were never delivered. Deputy responded. Report from complainant on Polk 41S near Potter of identity fraud. Arrested by a Trooper with the Arkansas State Police was Kyle E. Scheppman, 29, of Cove on a Charge of DWI. July 24, 2020 Report from complainant near Hatfield of disputes with neighbors. Deputy responded. Report from complainant on 71S near Cove of a phone scam. Deputy responded. Report from complainant on Polk 60 near Board Camp of identity fraud. Report from complainant on Polk 98 near Grannis of identity fraud. Report from complainant on Polk 626 near Dallas Valley of identity fraud. Report from complainant near Mena of identity fraud. Arrested was Jerrin H. Vaught, 24, of Hatfield on a Body Attachment Warrant. July 25, 2020 Report from complainant on Polk
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56 near Dallas Valley of problems with a neighbor led to the arrest of Lucynda D. Cassiel, 49, of Mena on a Charge of Aggravated Assault and a Charge of Disorderly Conduct. Report from complainant on 71S near Cove of damage to a vehicle. Deputy responded. Request for a welfare check on Polk 59 near Board Camp. July 26, 2020 Report from complainant on Hwy 278E near Wickes of a domestic dispute. Deputy responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Arrested was Charles A. Shelton, 38, of Boles on Warrants for Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Conduct. Arrested was Anthony M. Robertson, 30, of Mena, on two Warrants for Theft of Property, and a Warrant for Possession of Meth or Cocaine. Polk County Sheriff ’s Office worked two vehicle accidents this week. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 16 Incarcerated Inmates , with 8 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.
MENA POLICE REPORT Mena Police Department Reports for the Week of July 19, 2020 through July 25, 2020 follow: July 19, 2020 A theft of vehicle report was taken on 1st Street. July 20, 2020 A report of financial identity fraud was taken from a walk-in complainant. A report of financial identity fraud was taken from a walk-in complainant. A report of financial identity fraud was taken from a walk-in complainant. Abram Abernathy, 23, and Chelsea Roba, 24, were charged with Disorderly Conduct after a disturbance call to Janssen Park. July 21, 2020 A report of financial identity fraud was taken from a walk-in complainant. David Heard, 33, was served with a warrant after officers responded to a disturbance call to McDonald’s. Lukas Holliday, 29, was charged
with Possession of a Schedule 6 Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia after a traffic stop at 4th Street and Janssen Avenue. Charles Solo, 48, was charged with Driving on Suspended DL and Petite Canaan, 20, was served with two warrants after a traffic stop at 7th Street and Highway 71. A report of financial identity fraud was taken from a walk-in complainant. July 22, 2020 A report of a dog bite that occurred on 10th Street was taken at the Mena hospital. A report of a missing person was taken on Highway 980. A theft report was taken from a walk-in complainant. A theft report was taken from an individual at Walmart. July 23, 2020 Jacob Woodell, 26, was charged with DWI Second Offense. Fleeing in a Vehicle, Careless of Prohibited Driving, Driving on a Suspended DL, and No Liability Insurance after a traffic stop on Highway 71. A report of a break-in and theft was taken from an individual at Walmart. A report of financial identity fraud was taken from a walk-in complainant. A report of financial identity fraud was taken from a walk-in complainant. A report of a break-in was taken from an individual at Men-Ark Apartments. A report of a disturbance was taken on Dewey Street. July 24, 2020 Stacie Shores, 30, was charged with Criminal Trespassing after a call to Walmart. A report of financial identity fraud was taken from a walk-in complainant. A report of financial identity fraud was taken from a walk-in complainant. A report of financial identity fraud was taken from a walk-in complainant. A report of financial identity fraud was taken from a walk-in complainant. July 25, 2020 A report of financial identity fraud was taken from a walk-in complainant. (All subjects should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law)
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Bucks to hold Parade set to salute those who serve cross-country open try-outs By Jeri Borst
A parade has been set to salute those who serve the community. Residents and supporters of law enforcement and first responders are invited to participate in the Parade of Heroes to be held Saturday, Aug. 1 at 6:30 p.m. The parade will start at The Crossing, proceed down Mena Street, turn right on Sherwood Avenue, turn right on DeQueen Street and end at the police station. The event was organized by Polk County Backs the Blue, which aims to bring the community closer to the individuals who serve it. “In such unprecedented times, there has to be a bridge to close the gap between the brave men and women that protect and serve their communities and those that embody that community,” said Cody Shores, PCBB founder. “[This is to show] our local law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, first responders and so many more that serve us all daily on the frontlines, that we here in Polk County, Arkansas support, love and appreciate all that they do.” Those invited to participate in the parade line up include Marine Corp League flag line and local boy scouts, Polk County Sheriff ’s Department and area police departments, Mena Fire Department and rural volunteer fire departments, EMTs and paramedics, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Office of Emergency Management and AirEvac. Heroes will be offered a meal, sponsored by Mena Elks Lodge, preceding the parade on the courthouse lawn. Mena Mayor Seth Smith will speak to the heroes and the public is invited to participate. “Help us ‘Blue Out’ Mena’” Shores said. “Business
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signs, yard signs, the blue bulb in the porch light, etc. Let’s turn Mena Blue.” Shores said it is important to him to convey a message of support to law enforcement and responders. “Watching TV and seeing all of the chaos, ruckus and destruction in the country really affected me,” Shores said. “This was the base of my drive and motivation to start this organization and hold the Parade of Heroes. I had seen where there were several “Back the Blue” rallies throughout the country and the great responses of those events gave me chills. “Thinking of all of the officers and individuals that suit up every single day to protect our community, our children, our homes, etc. and doing so with what may feel like the very ones they swore to protect are against them is just unimaginable,” Shores continued. “Unfortunately, in these times, it’s a reality. I have faith that our great community here in Polk County, can show that isn’t the case here. “We can help as a community,” he concluded. “That we as a community back them all and are so grateful and appreciative of their sacrifices and oaths to protect us all here in Polk County.” Shores said the organization, founded earlier this month, has received a positive response from the community. “I have received such great feedback and support from our community,” he said. “It really puts appreciation into perspective to be a member of such an amazing community.” For more information email polkcountybackstheblue@gmail.com or visit @polkcobackstheblue on Facebook.
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Contractors working with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will close the portion of Polk County Road 125 that crosses the levee of Lake Wilhelmina Aug. 11 to attempt to plug leaking infrastructure that has plagued the lake for the last two summers.
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UARM’s Bucks Cross-Country Head Coach Samantha Shores has announced an open men and women’s NJCAA cross-country try-out for August 1. Those selected would have the opportunity to join the 2020 Bucks Cross-Country team as well as earn an athletic scholarship. Both Coach Shores 2018 and 2019 teams earned the Region II championships and Shores said she couldn’t be more excited about the growth of her program and the caliber of this year’s team. The inaugural year, the team had only 2 men and 4 women. The success of her program has grown this year’s team to 8 women and 9 men from over 12 different communities. To participate in the try-out all runners need to present their medical insurance card. The event will be at the Lions Club beginning at 10 a.m.
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James daughter, Theresa Ann Cline; a sister, Colleen Pannell; and 3 brothers, Archie Benny, Delbert, and Dale Cline. Cline A graveside service for Mr. Cline
James Archie Cline, age 78, of Hatfield, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 in Mena. He was born to the late Jennings William Cline and the late Cora Dell Hoover Cline on November 14, 1941 in Holdenville, Oklahoma. He was united in marriage to the late Mavis Cline. Archie was a stone mason by profession and was a hard worker, skilled carpenter, and an artist with his stonework. He loved to hunt and fish and spend time with his family. He was the most loving father and grandfather, and a friend to everyone. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by; sons, Matt Cline and wife Sandra of Mena, Arkansas, A.J. Hickman and wife Kim of Smithville, Oklahoma, and Chris Cannon of Hatfield, Arkansas; daughters, Sandy Day of Muse, Oklahoma, Carol Werst and friend Reggie Hamby of Smithville, Oklahoma, Dana Bojang and husband Ibrahima of Fort Smith, Arkansas, and Chasidy Emerson of Hatfield, Arkansas; brother Bobby Cline of Poteau, Oklahoma; sister Sue Fairless of Hatfield, Arkansas; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, JW and Cora Cline; his wife, Mavis Cline; a son, Cody Dunn; a Caring for your family since 1928
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will be held 10 AM Friday, July 31, 2020 at Ludlow Cemetery in Ludlow, Oklahoma with Bro. Todd Webb officiating. General visitation will be at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Don Cline, Brody Werst, JD Morris, Christian Field, Chris Cannon, and Matthew Cline. Honorary pallbearers will be Trey Martin, Lukas Beggs, Dustin Myers, AJ Hickman, Mike Cline, and Matt Cline. Arrangements are under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home in Mena. Online obituary at beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
Mrs. Imo Yvonne Tibbs Little
Mrs. Imo Yvonne Tibbs Little, age 82, of Atchison, Kansas passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 in Atchison. Mrs. Little was born March 4, 1938 in Mena, Arkansas to Loyed and Martha Tibbs. Imo loved to sew for her family. She was a perfectionist in everything she did. She often made favorite treats when the grandkids came around. She was a loving pastor’s wife. She and her husband pastored in seven different towns, including Mt. Ida, AR; Round Mountain, CA; Blue Eye, AR; Green Forest, AR; and pastors assistant in Harrison, AR; Eureka Springs, AR; and Elsey, MO. She is survived by her son, Robert Wayne Little and wife Anna of Flippin, AR; daughters, Teresa Yvonne (Little) Ogle and husband Paul of Atchison, KS, and Rhonda Wainette (Little) Houghton of Memphis, TN; grandchildren, Regina (Little) Smith and husband Gerald, Jerah Little and wife Amanda, Andrew Little, Aaron Ogle and wife Victoria, Adina Ogle
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Nichols and husband Kayotte, Abigail Ogle Waller and husband Lance, Desiree Ogle, and Destinee Ogle; great-grandchildren, Daniel Smith, Brianna Smith, Rozalee Smith, Rebecca Smith, Lily Ogle, Scarlett Ogle, Oliver Ogle, Ada Waller, and Levi Nichols (coming in December); sister, Jane Mourtan;and a host of nieces & nephews. Imo is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rev. Wayne Little; sisters, Lourine Tibbs Lance, Barbara Tibbs Hanks; brothers, Marvin Othel Tibbs, Charles (Billy) Tibbs, and Loyd Lee Tibbs. A graveside service for Mrs. Little will be 10:00 AM Monday, July 27, 2020 at Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Rocky, Arkansas with Rev. Paul Ogle and Lance Waller officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be Sunday, July 26, 2020 from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Pallbearers are Jerah Little, Aaron Ogle, Lance Waller, Kayotte Nichols, Gerald Smith, Daniel Smith, and Andrew Little. Arrangements are under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home in Mena. Online obituary at beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
Mary Jane Reynolds Mary Jane Reynolds, of Mena, fought a brave battle against cancer. Surrounded by loved ones, Mary passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home. Mary Reynolds was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Aug. 11, 1951. Mary and her husband, Larry Reynolds were residents of Mena. She enjoyed working in their yard, attending to their home and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. During her years in Mena, she made many friends with whom she cherished. Mary and Larry were
known as the “Porch Couple” who waved to all that passed down Reeves Street. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Jeannie and adopted father, Kenneth Seale and her biological father, James Sonnier; her brothers, Rene Soonier and Robert Seale. She is survived by her husband, Larry Reynolds of Mena, two daughters, Bobbie Himel and spouse, Milton Himel of Mena, and Karen Picard and significant other, Tony Nocito of Marrero, Louisiana; brother, Bill Oglesby of Ashville, North Carolina; her grandchildren: Misty Miller, Bernie Metrejean Jr. and Fancee` Brooke Wilson, Brice Metrejean, Mathieu Picard, Paige Picard; along with four great grandchildren with fifth due to arrive in September; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. The memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Mena First Assembly of God in Mena with Brother Ron Tilley officiating. Cremation services are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. Online Guestbook: bowserffh. com
Sam J. Varner Mr. Sam J. Varner, age 89, of Hatfield, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, July 22,
2020 in Mena. Mr. Varner was born on December 30, 1930 in Hatfield, Arkansas to Earl and Pearl Varner. He was a graduate of Hatfield High School and served his country in the United States Army. He was elected Polk County Judge, a member of the Lions Club of Hatfield. For seventy-five years he expressed his gift of music through his guitar. CONTINUED ON PAGE 7
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He is survived by his brother, Bob Varner, four sons, many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. A graveside service for Mr. Varner will be 2:00 PM Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Six Mile Cemetery in Hatfield, Arkansas under the direction of Beasley Wood Funeral Home. There is general visitation and viewing at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be sent to Hatfield Cemetery Association. He was a member of Hatfield Church of Christ. He exhibited the character traits of love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. He knew the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments for this is the whole duty of man. “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter; Fear God, and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.” Ecclesiastes 12:13 Online obituary at beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
Sandra Kay Yahn Sandra Kay Yahn, age 75 of Mena, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord Friday, July 24, 2020 in Texarkana, Texas. She was born June 11, 1945 to the late Harold and Beulah Jones. She was born in Dennison, Texas and lived the remainder of her life in Mena, Arkansas. Sandy is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Marvin. She was a faithful member of Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church and with a true love of the Lord and Savior studied the Bible every day. San-
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Don Webb, age 83, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020 at his home in Watson, Oklahoma. He was born on July 1, 1937 in Smithville, Oklahoma, to Daniel Calvin Webb and Leona Ophelia Burrow Webb. Don was raised in the Hochatown area and was the valedictorian of his Eagletown High School graduating class. He married his wife Karen on July 25, 2002 in Mena, Arkansas. Don moved to Seattle, Washington where he worked for Boeing Aircraft and later to Houston, Texas where he continued with Boeing. In the late 1960’s he moved back home to Oklahoma where he began a custom home building business. Don built many beautiful homes and other structures all across Oklahoma. Don enjoyed raising cattle and bailing hay. He loved his camping trips to Colorado with family and friends. Don was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Watson.
Don is survived by his wife, Karen Webb of the home; his daughter, Beverly Parker and husband, John of Red Feathers Lake, Colorado; sons, Rick Webb and wife, Liz of Skiatook, Oklahoma, Todd Webb and wife, Mima of Watson, and Cal Webb and wife, Mosey of Nashoba, Oklahoma; step-sons, Charlie Doyal and Amanda of Mena, and Chris Doyal of Conroe, Texas; sisters, Wanda Faye Riddle and Ron of Mena, and Melba Benefield and Bill Kaibas of Story, Arkansas; 14 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 25 at the Faith Baptist Church in Watson with Bro. Todd Webb and Bro. Pat Blake officiating. Interment will follow in the Watson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Friday, July 24 at the funeral home. Online condolences can be shared with the family at whitefamilyfh. com. Arrangements are with White Family Funeral Home in Idabel, OK.
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SALES TAX CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and Promotions tax paid at businesses related to tourism, such as restaurants and lodging. The two percent the county collects is made of two 1 cent sales taxes. The first county sales tax is permanent. Passed in 1990, it is allocated to the County Road Improvement Fund, law enforcement and jail, rural volunteer fire departments, solid waste and other projects deemed necessary to maintain county services. Ellison said county tax is also important to municipalities because a percentage of the tax revenue is allocated to cities based on population. The second of the two one-cent county sales taxes was established in 2007 and must be renewed by voters every seven years. Funds from the 2007 sales tax can be used to pay bonds, improve roads and bridges, as well as drainage improvements. It can also be used to purchase equipment. “I do like the sunset personally,” Elli-
son said. “We need to be accountable for it and show what we are doing with it. If we are good stewards, people will vote to renew the tax.” The sunset sales tax will likely be on the May 2021 ballot for renewal, Ellison said, noting a state sales tax is on the ballot this November. ISSUE 1 is a renewal ten-year-ballot initiative for four-lane highways. Though Polk County does not have four-lane highways, Ellison said it is a tax critical to counties and municipalities. “Polk county voters did not vote favorably for that in 2012, because it was perceived that it is a state wide tax with no benefit to us locally. “However some $400,000 was distributed from the state to us,” Ellison explained. “Whatever they collect on that, counties divvy up 15 percent, and cities get 15 percent. That’s money from across the state coming back home, so it is a good thing.”
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Two Mena juveniles have been missing since the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 22, according to the Polk County Sheriff ’s Office. Law enforcement officers are looking for Chloe Kelley, 12, and Raphael Overturf, 15. They are believed to be together, driving a gray 2016 Jeep Renegade, Arkansas license plate 831-YMY, which was reportedly taken without permission from Raphael’s grandmother. Chloe Kelley is 5 ft tall, 100 lbs and has brown eyes and blonde hair. Raphael Overturf is 5 foot, 7 inches tall and 135 lbs., with brown hair. Information on the missing juveniles should be reported to the Polk County Sheriff ’s Office, 479-394-2511.
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“This is the closest boots & badges competition we have seen in any of This year 226 potential donors our Boots and Badges Blood Drives, signed up for the Boots and Badges and the largest in are area that inBlood Drive and 209 successful do- cludes Fort Smith, Russellville, Van nations were made, which shattered Buren, Clarksville to name a few,” Danny Cerantes, Arkansas Blood last years 139 donations. Badges narrowly hang on to brag- Institute Recruitment Manager, said. ging rights, with 114 donations to “Next year we will look at combining numbers to include the Hatthe Boots’ 112. Staff Report
field community and try to schedule them either on the same day or right next to the Mena drive. Just to start a little more trash talking, if we were to add Hatfield numbers this year the Fire Department would have come out on top,” Cerantes said. “Thank you all for having fun with this and really getting the community behind the drive!”
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Photos by Jeri Borst Photos from top left: Nelda Borders, foreground, makes a donation, while Antonia Chavaz collects a donation from Candy Schultz. Anna Lara prepares Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer for his donation, as Tommy Alarid (background) makes a donation. Mena Police Officer Steven Stout makes a donation with the assistance of Scott Brewer. Damian Reed, 5, enjoys the “cool fire hat” while waiting on Le Shonda Reed to make a donation.
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newspaper and two weekly papers in Oklahoma. She began her journalism caPulse Multi-Media welreer in Louisiana as a recomed Jeri Pearson Borst porter. Her dedication and to the team July 20. Borst has taken on the responcommitment to news and sibilities of news director communities has continued and editor of the Pulse. over the past ten years. She and her husband, “Local news is my passion. Beau Borst, recently reI genuinely believe citizens turned to Mena after cahave a responsibility to be reer decisions took the informed. The role the press couple out of state. plays in making sure in“I couldn’t be happi- Jeri Pearson formation is accurate and Borst er with our decision to complete is critical to an come home,” Borst said. informed public,” Borst said. “That “We are able to be close to family now, and I’m looking forward to is something I cherish and feel honored to participate in.” seeing familiar faces again.” In 2018, Borst left a news posi- When she is not at work, she is tion in Mena and accepted offers to usually playing in the creek, taking be the managing editor for a daily an aimless drive through the woods newspaper Mississippi, followed by or singing while her husband plays being the managing editor of a daily guitar. Staff Report
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Mena Regional Health System welcomes third year medical students Sooji Beck and Joseph “JJ” Williams, NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, Jonesboro, AR campus of Arkansas State University. The two will soon begin clinical rotations at Mena Regional Health System. Sooji Beck (pictured left) was born in Sole, South Korea. At 12 years of age, she and her family moved to Fayetteville, Arkansas. She received a Bachelor of Nursing degree from NWACC in Bentonville, Arkansas and accepted into medical school at NYIT in 2018. When asked about her inspiration to enter the field of medicine, she mentioned a high school science teacher who had encouraged her to believe in herself and always pursue her dreams. She is currently interested in geriatric medicine since that is where the majority of her nursing experience lies, but she is very excited about the opportunity for hands-on exposure involving a wide range of healthcare career options. Sooji and her husband will reside in Mena during her year of clerkship. The couple is looking forward to spending time in the rural area and hope to make their future home in the beautiful state of Arkansas. Joseph “J.J.” Willimas was born in Kansas City, MO but raised in Northwest Arkansas for most of his life. After high school, J.J. joined the military and served in the Air Force Para Rescue Unit for 9 1⁄2 years. He received a Bachelor’s degree
Sooji Beck and Joseph “JJ” Williams from the University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL where he served six months as a paramedic with a Level II Trauma Center. During that period, he made the decision to pursue a career as a doctor. His initial inspiration came from his father, Family Practice and Emergency Department Physician. Currently, J.J. is interested in Family Practice or Trauma Medicine, but looks forward to exploring all areas of health care. He and his family will reside in Mena during his year of clerkship.
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Wednesday, July 29 • 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Shepherd’s Closet open at First Baptist Church 4802 Hwy 71 S Hatfield, AR (870)389-6412. Accepting and distributing clothing/usable household items/and nonperishable food items. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 12:00 p.m. - The Emergency Warning Sirens will be tested in Mena. • 5:30 p.m. – Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Bible Study Service. • 6:00 p.m. – Warriors for Christ will meet at the Southside Church of God. • 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Trek and Varsity for Middle and High School students at Grace Bible Church, 1911 Highway 71 North, Mena. All Area Middle and High School students are welcome. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South., Mena. (479)2164606 or (479)243-0297. Thursday, July 30 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/Polk County meets at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Sue Cavner at (479)234-5844 or Linda Rowe at (479)234-2575 for more info. • 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Salvation Army Family Store helps families with utilities. • 4:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s Meeting at the ABC Club, at 1159 Highway 71 South., Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)2430297. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn, next to The Crossing Church.
July 29, 2020 Friday, July 31 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meetings are held in the Lions Club House on Highway 71 South. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn, next to The Crossing Church. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297. Saturday, August 1 • 10:00 a.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Men’s Meeting – ABC Club, across form Chopping Block: 1159 Highway 71 S, Mena – (281)3870400. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Highway 71 North, Acorn. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)243-0297 or (479)216-4606. Sunday, August 2 • Salem Baptist Church Sunday School at 10am, Morning Worship at 11am and evening service at 6pm. • Hatfield First Baptist Church Sunday School 10:15 am and morning worship service at 11. Sunday evening and Wednesday evening services at 6 pm. All services will be streamed on Hatfield First Baptist. Church Facebook page and Sunday morning service is on 100.5 fm. • Cove Church of Christ Bible study 10 am, worship 11 am, call 870-387-8111. • Mena First Baptist Church Sunday School at 9:30am and Morning Service at 10:30am. The Morning Service will continue to be streamed on Mena First Baptist Church Facebook page. Wednesday Bible Study at 6pm will be in the Mena FBC Fel-
lowship Hall. • First Christian Church worship at 10:45 am in the Fellowship Hall. • Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday morning services at 10am. • The Southside Church of God Sunday Morning services at 10:45 AM, Sunday Evening services at 6 PM. • First United Methodist Church worship service at 10 am in the church parking lot. • Faith Missionary Baptist Church Sunday morning service at 11am. • Dallas Avenue Baptist Church worship service at 10:30am. • Bible Believers Baptist Church Sunday morning services at 11am • Christ’s Church at Mountain Fork worship service at 10:45 am in the church’s activity center. • Christ Community Fellowship worship service at 10:30 am • First Presbyterian church services are being filmed and put online. No in person service until further notice. • 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297. • 3:00 p.m. – Worship Service is held at Sulphur Springs Church. Monday, August 3 • 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Mena Seventh Day Adventist Church Food Pantry at 149 Polk Road 43, across from Fairgrounds. Non-perishable food, personal care items, and nutritional help. Everyone will be served. • 6:00 p.m. – Polk County Fair & Rodeo meets at the Fairgrounds. • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Highway 71 North, Acorn. • 6:30 p.m. – Shady Grove RVFD Business and Training meeting. • 6:30 p.m. – Mountain Meadow Chapter #22 Order of The Eastern Star will meet for refreshments followed by their chapter meeting at 7:30 p.m. at The Mountain Meadow Masonic Lodge Hall in Hatfield
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• 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn next to The Crossing Church. • 7:00 p.m. – Potter RVFD meeting at the Fire Station. • 7:00 p.m. – Acorn RVFD meeting will be at the Fire House. Tuesday, August 4 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission is open in the 9th Street Ministries Building. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 7:00 p.m. – Dallas Valley RVFD meets for training at the Fire House. • 7:00 p.m. – Acorn Fire & Rescue meets at the Fire Department. Wednesday, August 5 • 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Shepherd’s Closet open at First Baptist Church 4802 Highway 71 South. Hatfield, AR (870)389-6412. Accepting and distributing clothing/ usable household items/and nonperishable food items. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 12:00 p.m. - The Emergency Warning Sirens will be tested in Hatfield, Wickes, Grannis, Vandervoort, Cove, and Mena. • 5:30 p.m. – Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Bible Study Service. • 6:00 p.m. – Warriors for Christ will meet at the Southside Church of God. • 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Trek and Varsity for Middle and High School students at Grace Bible Church, 1911 Highway 71 North, Mena. All Area Middle and High School students are welcome. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South., Mena. (479)2164606 or (479)243-0297.
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Brodix, Inc. is accepting applications for general labor positions. Applications may be picked up at the Brodix office, located at 301 Maple Avenue in Mena, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Competitive starting wages with benefits available. Notice to Applicants: Screening tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required before hiring and during your employment. T07292020
Brodix, Inc. is accepting applications for an experienced CNC Machine Operator. Applications may be picked up at the Brodix office, located at 301 Maple Avenue in Mena, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Competitive starting wages with benefits available. Notice to Applicants: Screening tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required before hiring and during your employment. T07292020
F.M. Dix Foundry is accepting applications for general labor positions. Applications may be picked up at the office, located at 301 Maple Avenue in Mena, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Competitive starting wages with benefits available. Notice to Applicants: Screening tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required before hiring and during your employment. T07292020
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invasive plant species. The packages were sent by mail and may have Chinese writing on them. Please do not plant these seeds. The Arkansas Department of Agriculture encourages anyone who has received unsolicited seeds in the mail that appears to have Chinese origin to place the unopened seed packet in a sealed bag and contact the Plant Industries Division at 501-225-1598 or email Paul.shell@ agriculture.arkansas.gov; Mark. stoll@agriculture.arkansas.gov; Scott Bray Scott.bray@agriculture. arkansas.gov. Invasive species wreak havoc on the environment, displace or destroy native plants and insects and severely damage crops. Taking steps to prevent their introduction is the most effective method of reducing both the risk of invasive species infestations and the cost to control and mitigate those infestations. The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is dedicated to the development and implementation of policies and programs for Arkansas agriculture and forestry to keep its farmers and ranchers competitive in national and international markets while ensuring safe food, fiber, and forest products for the citizens of the state and nation. Visit www. agriculture.arkansas.gov.
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Creamy white wine sauce with onions, ham & black olives over fettuccine pasta. Sautéed fresh vegetables in a creamy sauce. In a creamy c pink sauce.
Sautéed Mushrooms, Bell Peppers, Onions, in red wine and tomato sauce (spicy)
Pizza
12" 14" 16" 18" Napoli Cheese Pizza 8.95 9.95 10.95 11.95 Little Italy Speciality Pizzas 12.95 13.95 14.95 15.95 •White Wonder - Ricotta, Spinach, Tomato, Onion •Alfredo Pizza - Spinach, Fresh Garlic, Creamy Sauce •Meat Lovers or Veggie Pizza •Supreme Pizza •Eurothin Pizza - olive oil, grilled chicken, red onion, red pepper, blue cheese and mozzarella
Stuffed Pizza 22.95 Stuffed with Sausage, Ham burger, Pepperoni, Canadian Bacon and Mozzarella Cheese Stu Stuffed Chicken Pizza 22.95 Stuffed with Chicken Breast and Mozzarella Cheese Stuffed Spinach Pizza 22.95 Stuffed with Spinach, Mushroom and Mozzarella Cheese
Slice Pizza Cheese Pizza Supreme Pizza Additional Toppings:
2.95 3.95 .50